Tom Hanks net worth is equally proportioned to his achievements as an actor and filmmaker. Tom Hanks, 58 was a recipient of 2014 Kennedy Center Honors which was shown Tuesday at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.

How much is Tom Hanks net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth and The Richest, Tom Hanks net worth is estimated at $350 million. Everyone loves this man, and every film he does. Tom Hanks is regarded as amongst the most popular and highest paid actors in Hollywood.

Where Tom Hanks net worth does comes from? A large chunk of his net worth came from his record-breaking hit films.  His local lifetime box office gross sales are over $4.1 billion and as of Dec. 2013, his world gross sales record totals to roughly $8.3 billion.

Tom Hanks net worth reached its record after series of successful films including the 2009 "Angels & Demons" that garnered sales of 485 million. He also earned a big lump sum amount in the film that he directed and wrote, "Larry Crowne."

After Tom Hanks debut movie, "Big" Tom Hanks was lined up among the best actors in Hollywood industry. He performed remarkable roles in the films "Apollo 13," "Sleepless in Seattle,"  "You've Got Mail," "Toy Story," "Saving Private Ryan," "Cast Away," and "The Da Vinci Code."

Tom Hanks net worth of $350 million was also shaped up with the recognitions he received. In years 1993 and 1994, he was the second Hollywood actor who landed back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor for films Philadelphia in 1993 and Forrest Gump in 1994.

Tom Hanks net worth wasn't just formed in front of the camera. In 1996, he started directing "That Thing You Do" followed by "Cast Away" and "The Polar Express." Tom Hanks has also produced TV shows under his Playtone Productions including "Big Love" and the HBO movie version of "Game Change."

This year, Tom Hanks films have totaled to gross of more than $4.2 billion in U.S. and Canada and more than $8.4 billion all over the world. For this achievement, he was recognized as one of the highest-grossing actors in film history.

Tom Hanks was first married to Samantha Lewes in 1978 to 1987 and they shared two children. He married Rita Wilson in 1988 until the present time and they both also have two children.

With Tom Hanks achievements and contribution in the Hollywood industry, there's no doubt why Tom Hanks net worth has reached $350 million.